Game 2 of the WNBA Finals opened with brutal intensity. Angel Reese is dominating the contest with a performance that evokes the best of Shaquille O’Neal, while coach Natalie Nakase searched for ways to slow her impact and turned to French rookie Aminata Gueye for significant minutes with the specific assignment of disrupting her.

The strategy worked, at least temporarily. The two engaged in an intense physical battle throughout the first quarter, and Reese appeared to take the matchup personally.

There is no clear confirmation of exactly what was said, but some fans interpreted Gueye as calling Reese a “flopper” — a player who exaggerates contact. Reese’s response came quickly. According to those who read her lips, she fired back with a defiant: “You can’t f*** with me, bum ass.”

The exchange only raised the temperature of a game already dripping with emotion. These WNBA Finals are delivering drama, intensity, and a growing rivalry that could intensify even further before the series is over.

Angel Reese is dominating the WNBA Finals in Game 2, making her presence felt on both ends of the floor. At halftime, the Atlanta Dream star has recorded, continuing her impressive performance on the biggest stage.

Angel Reese arrives with championship style ahead of WNBA Finals Game 2

Angel Reese once again turned heads before Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, arriving at the arena in a stunning all-black outfit that reflected the focus and determination she has brought into the biggest challenge of the season.

The Atlanta Dream star left behind the more casual look she wore in the opening game of the series and elevated her fashion game with an elegant flowing black dress, paired with white kitten heels and a white Gucci Horsebit bag.